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Toledo
Spaghetti Dinner, Nov. 5, 4-7 p.m., First St. John Lutheran Church, 2471 Seaman St. Drive thru or dine in. $8 for adults, $4 for children. Ages 3 and under free. Advance tickets only. Call 419-691-7222 or 419-280-1310 for tickets.
Crafters Sought for First St. John Lutheran Church Craft Show, Nov. 12, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 2471 Seaman St. For info, call Karyl at 419-350-7040 or the church at 419-691-6480.
Birmingham Neighbors Helping Neighbors meets the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Birmingham Branch Library, 203 Paine Ave., and the fourth Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at VFW 4906, 2161 Consaul.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) welcomes new members who want to lose weight. The group meets Mondays from 7-8 p.m. at the East Toledo Senior Center, 1001 White St. Weigh-ins from 6-6:45 p.m. Yearly membership is $49. Weekly dues 50 cents. Call Judy 419-691-8033 or just come to a free meeting. Everyone welcome.
East Toledo/Oregon Kiwanis Club meets the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month at noon at Oregon Senior Center, 4350 Navarre Ave. Everyone welcome.
God's Instruments Food Pantry is open the first and third Saturdays of the month from 10 a.m.-noon at 1705 Tracy St., between Oakdale Street and Andrus Road. Open to residents of Toledo, Northwood and Rossford. ID and proof of residence required. Masks required.
Waite High School Class of 1951 meets the second Monday of every month. For info, call Betty at 419-691-7944 or Fran at 419-693-6060.
Prostate Cancer Support Group meets the fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the third floor Cancer Center Library at Mercy Health – St. Anne Hospital. For info, call Roger at 419-346-2753 or Ernie at 419-344-9830.
Oregon
Housewares Giveaway, Oct. 15, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., St Paul's Episcopal Church, corner of Coy and Navarre. Due to construction, take Starr to Coy to access church parking lot. Stay for hot soup afterward. Featuring household items from picture frames to bedding to holiday decorations.
Cedar Creek Church Clothing Closet Give Away, Oct. 15, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 3540 Seaman Rd. Men’s, women’s and children’s clothing and shoes in all sizes. Individuals must be able to climb one flight of stairs to access clothing.
Rollin’ Food & Farmer’s Market, first and third Wednesdays of the month May-October, 5401 Starr Ave Ext., soccer fields. Farmers market, food trucks, vendors and more. Free admission. Presented by the Eastern Maumee Bay Chamber of Commerce and the City of Oregon.
Oregon-Jerusalem Historical Society is hosting an Old-Fashioned Apple Butter Stir Oct. 8-9 at Maumee Bay Bed and Breakfast, 9855 Jerusalem Rd. Volunteers are needed in two-hour shifts to help with peeling, stirring and canning the apple butter. Call Kitty, at 419-376-9491 to volunteer. OJHS Apple Butter will then be for sale with proceeds going towards a Clay High School scholarship.
Oregon-Jerusalem Historical Society presents “First Families,” Oct. 20, 6:30 p.m., Brandville School Museum Complex, 1133 Grasser St. Free and open to the public. Meet our area’s pioneers, entrepreneurs, settlers and founding famlies. Text or call 419-376-9491 to reserve a seat. Visit OJHS.org for more details.
Mobile Meals of Toledo, local community non-profit, is seeking volunteers to help deliver meals as their schedules permit. The pickup site for the meals is Mercy Health – St. Charles Hospital. For more information or to sign up, contact Rochelle Rodgers at 419-255-7806 or rrodgers@mobilemeals.org.
Food for Thought Food Pantry at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Coy Road and Navarre Avenue, is moving to Northwood Church of God, 3375 Curtice Rd., for October and November due to road construction on SR 2. The pantry will be open regular hours the second Tuesday of the month from 3-5 p.m.
Rita’s Soups at St. Paul Episcopal Church, 798 S. Coy Rd., the third Saturday of each month from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Offering varieties of soup, crackers or bread, and a dessert to anyone who comes through the doors. A freewill offering will be accepted from those wishing to contribute to this program and its future success.
Great Eastern Toastmasters Club meets in person on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 6:30 p.m. at ProMedica Bay Park Hospital in the meeting room located in the basement behind the cafeteria. The club offers a supportive environment for those looking to enhance self-confidence by improving speaking, listening and/or leadership skills. Guests welcome. Call Fred at 815-919-8280 or Julie at 419-343-5569 or visit D28toastmasters.org for info.
Oregon Democratic Club meets the first Thursday of the month from 7-9 p.m. at Oregon Senior Center, 4350 Navarre Ave. Social hour at 7 p.m. Meeting starts at 8 p.m. Visit oregondemocraticclub.com for meeting info and details.
Oregon Republican Club meets the first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. in the conference room of the Hampton Inn, 2931 Navarre Ave. Speakers, information and more. Email lynlin3215@gmail.com for info.
Euchre, Sundays at 2 p.m., VFW 9816, 1802 Ashcroft.
East Toledo/Oregon Kiwanis Club meets the second and fourth Mondays of the month at noon at Oregon Senior Center, 4350 Navarre Ave. Everyone welcome.
Oregon Senior Center is available for transportation needs, grab-and-go meals, essential services and is open for recreational activities such as bingo, card games, acrylic classes and dance and exercise classes. Call 419-698-7078 for more details.
Oregon Fire & Rescue Museum, located at 4350 Navarre Ave., is open for private tours. Call Mike Snyder at 419-297-2383 for info.
Ashland Church Food Pantry, 2350 Starr Ave., is open the last Saturday of the month for drive-thru from 12-1:30 p.m. ID required.
Celebrate Recovery, a 12-step, Christian-based recovery program to help anyone dealing with addictions, anxiety, depression, grief and codependency, meets Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Intersection Church (formerly Heritage Christian Church), 1640 S. Coy Rd. Free; everyone welcome. Call 419-389-3299 for info.
Christ Dunberger American Legion Post 537 hall at 4925 Pickle Rd. is available for rentals. The hall accommodates up to 145 people. Call 419-279-1387 for details.
Hispanic Language Pro-life Prayer Group meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Toledo Shrine, 655 S. Coy Rd. Call 419-697-7742 or 419-213-0214.
Northwood
Northwood Neighborhood Block Watch will meet Oct 19 at 6 p.m. at Central Park and do litter pick up in the neighborhood off Oram (weather permitting). Plan is to invite the Girl Scouts to help. Community members are also invited to spend an hour cleaning up. All supplies are provided. Visit the Block Watch’s page for updates.
Weekly Sunday Breakfasts, 8:30-11:30 a.m., Northwood VFW Post 2984, 102 W. Andrus Rd. Featuring two eggs, bacon or sausage, pancakes or French toast, potatoes, toast and jelly. $8. Public welcome.
Fish Fries, Fridays, 5-7:30 p.m., Northwood VFW 2984, 102 W. Andrus Rd. Steak, shrimp, chicken, mac and cheese also available. Dine in or carry out. Public welcome.
Northwood High School Ranger Roundup Reunion 2023: Plans are being made for the next Ranger Roundup Reunion for years 1940-1980. Class representatives are needed for many years. If you or someone you know would be able to help find addresses for your year, email rangersrfun@yahoo.com or text 419 262-0693.
God's Instruments Food Pantry is open the first and third Saturdays of the month, 10 a.m.-noon, 1705 Tracy St. between Oakdale Street and Andrus Road. Open to residents of Toledo, Northwood and Rossford. ID and proof of residence required. Masks required.
Men’s Prayer Breakfast, the third Saturday each month at 9 a.m. at Northwood Church of God, Coy and Curtice roads. For info, call 419-693-0260.
Jerusalem Twp.
Jerusalem Township has implemented a Wireless Emergency Network System. To sign up for civic text alerts, visit http://entry.inspironlogistics.com/jerusalem_township_oh/wens.cfm. The link is also available on the Jerusalem Township Government Facebook page and at twp.jerusalem.oh.us.
Jerusalem Township Board of Trustees meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 7 p.m. in the township hall at 9501 Jerusalem Rd. The meetings are also accessible via Zoom. The public is welcome to attend the meeting in-person or join in the meeting by call-in or video conference. Meeting dates, phone numbers and Zoom links are available at twp.jerusalem.oh.us/trustees/.
Jerusalem Township Food Pantry is open the second Wednesday of every month from 9-11 a.m. at the township hall, 9501 Jerusalem Rd.
Elmore
American Legion Auxiliary meets the second Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Elmore American Legion.
Open House for the Dedication of Elmore American Legion Post 279 Hall, Oct. 15, noon-2 p.m. Dedication of the hall in remembrance of Wally (Wallace) Kline at 1 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.
Chicken `n Biscuit Dinner, Oct. 15, 4-6 p.m., St. John’s United Church of Christ, 448 E. Rice St. Drive-thru only. Menu includes chicken `n biscuit, gravy, salad, homemade cranberry sauce, applesauce, pie. $10 donation for adults; $5 for children 10 and younger.
Spaghetti Dinner, Oct. 16, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. or until sold out, Elmore American Legion Post 279, Veterans Avenue. Served drive-thru only. Dinners will be held the third Sunday of each month through April. Sponsored by the Elmore American Legion Riders. Proceeds raised help support the Sandusky Veterans Home.
Elmore Food Pantry at Grace Lutheran Church, corner of SR 51 and Witty Road, is open the second Friday of every month from 9 a.m.-noon.
Genoa
Crafters of Handmade Items Sought for Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto Craft Bazaar, Oct. 22, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Hall, 204 Main St. $30 for each space (8’ wide x 6’ deep). For an application, email OLLGrottoBazaar@yahoo.com or call 419-346-4137.
Genoa American Legion Hall, 302 West St., is available for rental for events and parties of up to 100 people. Full kitchen and ample parking available. For hall rental inquiries, call Denise at 419-855-0014. To join the Genoa American Legion, call 419-635-5810 for info.
Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto Gift Shop open every Sunday after Mass at 11:30 a.m., 204 Main St. (behind Grotto).
Al-Anon Family Group, Genoa Giving and Getting, meets Mondays at 7 p.m. Genoa Christian Church, 415 Main St.
Genoa Community Food Pantry is open the third Saturday of each month, 10-11:30 a.m., at Christ Community Church, 303 W. 4th St. Serving Genoa School District residents. ID and billing address within the district required. For info, call 419-341-0913.
Trinity Thrift Shop, 105 4th St., open Friday 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Clothes and small household items available at reasonable prices. Proceeds benefit mission projects.
Gibsonburg
Red Cross Blood Drive, Oct. 15, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 500 S. Brentwood. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS or download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App to register.
Gibsonburg Branch Library offers a number of programs, including Preschool Storytime at 11 a.m. Thursdays; `Tween Cuisine Plus One, Oct. 10, 5:30 p.m. – `Tweens and a guest are invited to make a dish from “Ghoulish Goodies,” by Sharon Bowers and bring it to share; Foodies Night, Oct. 10, 6:30 p.m. – Adults are invited to prepare a favorite soup and bring it to share; Adult Book Chat, Oct. 24, 6:30 p.m. – Discuss “The Last Thing He Told Me,” by Laura Dave; Trick or Read for Teens, Oct. 24-31 – Teens can drop in to read scary stories and take a quiz about them to earn a treat. Register for programs at birchard.org. Call 419-637-2173 for details. Lockers available for after-hours pickup of library materials. Call to inquire.
Gibsonburg Area Food Pantry is open the second and fourth Monday of every month from 4-5 p.m. at 116 S. Main St. Serving Gibsonburg School District residents. ID and proof of residency is required. For information call 567-201-3962.
Graytown
Zion UMC, 18045 W. William St. at Elliston-Trowbridge Rd. – LIGHT pantry is open to residents of Ottawa County who struggle with food or financial insecurity on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 5-7 p.m.
Luckey
Luckey Food Pantry is open the last Wednesday of each month from 1-3 p.m. and the last Thursday each month from 6-8 p.m. at 247 Oak St. in the former Loft Youth Center (behind the post office). Open to families residing in the Eastwood School District.
Millbury
Free Family Fall Festival, Oct. 30, noon-4 p.m., St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 1459 South St. Bouncy house, games, prizes, chili cook-off.
Crafters Wanted for St. Peter’s U.C.C. Christmas Craft Bazaar on Dec. 3 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Millbury Fire Hall. Tables/spaces available for $30. Call St. Peter’s at 419-836-3243 and leave a message.
Oak Harbor
Cabbage Roll Dinner, Oct. 30, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (or sold out), American Legion Post 114, 221 Park St. Dine in or carry out. Public welcome. Available in dinners or cabbage rolls only. Pre-orders will be accepted until Oct. 21 and must be paid for when placing order. Pre-orders should be picked up between 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. To pre-order visit the Legion Post Tuesdays, Thursdays or Fridays from 4-9 p.m.
Oak Harbor American Legion Post 114, 221 Park St., will offer Lake Erie Yellow Perch Fish Fry Oct. 21 from 4-7:30 p.m. or until sold out. Dine-in or carryout. Public welcome.
Oak Harbor Public Library, 147 W. Main St., programs for kids include: Preschool Storytimes, Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.; STEM Crafts, Thursdays at 3 p.m.; “This is our Time” Book Group for Kids, Oct. 11 and 25, 3:30 p.m.; Meet Me at the Spooky Tree at Veteran’s Park, Oct. 18, 5:45-6:45 p.m. For adults: Exploring Ohio’s Historical Places, Oct. 22, 11 a.m.; Craft Monday, Oct. 17 and 24, 2 p.m. – Tissue paper mosaic craft, all supplies provided, registration required; Coffee and a Book Club, Oct. 12, 11 a.m. – Discuss “Golden Girl,” by Ellen Hilderbrand. Watercolor Group meets Wednesdays 12:30-4:30 p.m. – Bring your own supplies. Knitter’s Group meets Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.–noon – Bring your own supplies. Contactless pickup of library materials available. The Local History & Museum Center is open Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Call 419-898-7001 for info.
Oak Harbor Alliance Chapel Food Pantry, 11805 SR 105, is open every Wednesday from 2-6 p.m. Offering groceries and free clothes for all ages. The Pantry serves a community meal on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 5 p.m. Call or text 419-343-0126 for more info.
BCS Food Pantry Inc. at St. Paul UCC, 165 Toussaint St., is open Monday and Thursday, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Open to residents of Benton, Carroll and Salem townships. Providing groceries, as well as personal hygiene and cleaning supplies, when available.
Pemberville
Pemberville United Methodist Church Carryout Public Dinner, Oct. 15, 4 p.m. until sold out, 205 Perry St. Featuring roast beef, church potatoes, corn, roll and butter and homemade desserts. $10. Curbside pickup only on Maple Street.
Community Food Pantry at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 220 Cedar St., is open Tuesdays from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and the second and last Saturdays of the month from 8-11 a.m. Eastwood School District residents may visit the pantry once monthly. ID and proof of residency required. Info available at Pemberville churches.
Port Clinton
Vendors Sought for St John Lutheran Church’s Fall Festival, Oct. 15. Artists, crafters and businesses are welcome. All merchandise must be new or crafted; no flea market or garage sale items permitted. For info, contact Monette Garn at monettegarn@gmail.com or 419-635-5863.
Stony Ridge
St. John’s Lutheran Church Free Thrift Shop, "Shared Bounty," is open the first Saturday of each month, 10 a.m.-noon, 5520 Fremont Pike.
Stony Ridge Civic Association meets the third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the shelter house at Stony Ridge Park. Visit stonyridgepark.com for more details.
Walbridge
Bingo, Oct. 2 and 16, VFW Post 9963, 109 N. Main St. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Lightning play at 1 p.m.; regular bingo at 1:30 p.m.
MOPS (Mothers of Pre-schoolers) and MOMSnext (Moms with Kids of All Ages) group is being formed at Mainstreet Church, 5465 Moline-Martin Rd., Walbridge. A Wednesday group will meet from 6:15-8 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of the month. A Thursday morning group will meet from 9:30-11:30 a.m. on the first and third Thursdays of the month. Visit mainstreetlife.org/mops for more info.
Western Dance Night and NY Strip Steak Dinner, Oct. 8, 6 p.m., VFW 9963 Banquet Hall, 109 N. Main St. Square and line dancing with Crimson Lights Band. $15.
Walbridge VFW 9963, 109 N. Main St., monthly drive-thru dinners, the third Saturday of the month from 4-6 p.m. or until sold out. $11. Next dinner will feature chili mac, garlic bread, salad and dessert on Oct. 15. No pre-orders. Follow signs to alley.
Fall & Winter Storytimes, Tuesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. in the meeting room at Walbridge Library, 108 N. Main St. Registration required – email wcdpl.org/events. The library also offers Wednesday Game Days weekly from 2-4 p.m. Stop in to play pinochle, euchre and hand & foot card game, or bring your own game. Registration required by calling 419-666-9900 or visit wcdpl.org/events.
Dance featuring Crimson Lights Band, Walbridge VFW Post 9963, 109 N. Main St., Oct. 9 from 2-5 p.m. Bar will be serving beer and wine coolers, along with soft drinks. Future dates include Oct. 23, Nov. 13 and 27 and Dec. 11 (subject to change). Call Carolyn at 419-836-3308 or 419-260-0464.
Walbridge Branch Library, 108 N. Main St., is open to the public Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. To register, visit wcdpl.org.
Woodville
Pancake & Sausage Breakfast, Oct. 9, 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Woodville Twp. Fire Station. Drive-thru only. Includes scrambled eggs, applesauce, and syrup. Cash, checks and credit cards accepted. Sponsored by the Woodville Twp. Volunteer Fire Department.
Woodville Library, 101 E. Main St., programs include: Fall Storytimes for preschoolers and caregivers, Mondays at 7 p.m. and Thursdays at 10 a.m.; Woodville Book Club, Oct. 12, 7 p.m. – Discuss “Any Other Family,” by Eleanor Brown; Halloween Crafts, Oct. 15, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (preK-6) – Drop in and get crafty; Anime and Manga Club (grades 5-12), Oct. 17, 4-6 p.m.; Creepy Cloches, Oct. 19-6:30 p.m. – Adults and teens are invited to create a cloche, registration required. birchard.org.
Woodville Food Pantry, 212 Bridge St., is open the last Thursday of the month, 6-7 p.m. and the last Friday, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Available to all Woodville village and township residents. Applications available at the pantry. Accepting help from the pantry will not affect any other benefits you may be receiving.